Josh Hancock, Danielle Doelling and Anna Soens are all athletes based in Bend who suffered life-changing accidents, leaving them with varied levels of paraplegic injury. All three of these athletes spent their lives before injury participating in extreme outdoor sports. The film “Adapted” follows them on their journeys to get back to the activities they love, and finding new accessible ways to access the outdoors and participate in major outdoor feats.

Paul Bikis, the director of the film, noticed the threads through all of their stories, and created a a feature-length film showcasing Hancock, Doellning and Soens’ stories. “Adapted” premieres in Bend on April 23, and in Portland on April 30. “Think Out Loud” spoke with Anna Soens ahead of her Paralympic debut in Milan-Cortina earlier this year. We’re joined by director Paul Bikis, and athletes Josh Hancock and Danielle Doelling to talk about the new film.

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News Source : https://www.opb.org/article/2026/04/21/new-film-showcases-3-bend-athletes-commitment-to-outdoor-sports-after-life-changing-spinal-cord-injuries/